I always enjoy the background stories and learning that comes with wine labels. So today's lesson is that the Clurichaun is the bad-te...

  Super dark in the glass, this Barossa Cabernet is steak or roast beef material. It needs that protein to break it down.

  One of the longest names in wine label history. I reckon James Scarcebrook may be eyeing off the title from d'Arenberg's Chester O...

  A mate of mine threw me this bottle which he picked up on Vinomofo . The Powell & Son label is now no more due to a bust up between th...

The last Alice's Mataro release was 2019 so it's good to see it in bottle once again. From the impeccable Barossa 2021 vintage, this...

  There's a significant flood event happening in Brisbane at the moment. Residents are being told to conserve water due to issues at the...

  An impressive Mataro that is ready for you to sink your teeth into. This is the first release of this wine - a celebration of the 100-year...

  An Alsace style, this was the first Riesling harvested in the Clare Valley's 2021 vintage. Medium dry, that lick of residual sugar sho...

  Dark fruits drive this 50/50 Shiraz Cabernet blend.

  Happy days. A great McLaren Vale Shiraz. I haven't seen these Rusty Mutt wines for a few years. One thing that hasn't changed is t...

  A rich and dense Chardonnay coming at you from the Margaret River's Credaro Wines.

  Gee, I like this. I went to taste a glass and it ended up in my belly. The refreshment factor is large. 

  I don't like posting bottle pics with show medals, but this was the best pic I could find. For the record, this Shiraz just scrapes in...

  Delish! Such an easy slurp. An anytime wine given its approachability, and that's precisely what you want in the glass on many occasio...

A big Cabernet giving the innards a comforting embrace. Wintertime is coming - light the fire and sip this slow.

One of those reliable labels that keeps on keeping on. Find this for under $20 and you are doing well.

The new The Natural Wine Co. Lightly Sparkling White and Rosé are organic, low in alcohol, low in calories, vegan and preservative free. “T...

Screw the cap and that little pop whispers refreshment. Yes! As the team at The Natural Wine Co say, "Enjoy our new world feel good win...

A blend of the best barrels from De Iuliis' Talga Road, Steven and Lovedale Road vineyards, this is a curvacious medium-bodied Shiraz bu...

  One of the fabulous traits of Margaret River Cabernet is the bay leaf characteristic it delivers. There is a basket load of it here in thi...

  This Joven Tempranillo has me thinking of chargrilled beef burgers and I'm not talking about HJs or Burger King. There is an unmissabl...

  Australia is drenched with choice when it comes to fabulous Riesling. This release from Lange Estate has a distinct minerally drive that w...

  This Shiraz has that, "Don't mess with me," attitude. Handfuls of generous fruit are the hallmark of this Barossa release. A...

  A bold and moody Shiraz from McGuigan Wines. Part of their Cellar Select range, it's dense with some power behind it. 

  There's depth here but it's dancy and energetic. It just makes you want to bound along for the ride. A superb sparkling wine from ...

  A generous Chardonnay that fills the mouth. It's a comforting wine that just gives you an embrace. This is a Chardonnay to sip slow an...

  From the Adelaide Hills comes the first Nebbiolo Bianco release from Hesketh Wines. With no relation to its red grape namesake, this is a ...

  Lange Estate makes its debut on the Qwine tasting bench. From WA's Frankland River, this is a generous Chardonnay.

  A 100% sparkling Chardonnay from the Orange region's Lemon Villa. These wines are made by Duncan Cook of Cook's Lot fame. 

  The first release of the De Iuliis Pecorino and what a mighty fine debut it is. Crispy and crunchy, it is very delicious!